Houston sports in the 1980s

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Nolan Ryan dominated in the Dome, Craig Biggio made his debut, the Rockets began a dynasty and the Oilers returned to relevance. These were the 1980s' top players and storylines.

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The Oilers of the 1980s

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The Oilers began in the 1980s in auspicious fashion: with the firing of head coach Bum Phillips by owner Bud Adams after an 11-5 season. The Oilers toiled in mediocrity for much of the rest of the decade before a rejuvenated team led by coach Jerry Glanville and quarterback Warren Moon helped the team back to a winning record in 1987. Here are some of our favorite Oilers from the 1980s ...

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The Oilers of the 1980s

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The Oilers began in the 1980s in auspicious fashion: with the firing of head coach Bum Phillips by owner Bud Adams after an 11-5 season. The Oilers toiled in mediocrity for much of the rest of the decade before a rejuvenated team led by coach Jerry Glanville and quarterback Warren Moon helped the team back to a winning record in 1987. Here are some of our favorite Oilers from the 1980s ...